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Loaded Sama Longboard

"Things just got a whole lot better!"

Please allow us 1-2 working days to get your Loaded Longboard made up to your chosen specification. You will be rewarded for your patience with the most glorious Longboard ever created!

Inspiration

We launched the original Dervish in June of 2007. In 2006 we had shifted our entire line to bamboo, which opened the doors for us to create a ﬂexy drop-through board. All previous drop-throughs we’d built as protos had eventually fractured due to stress on the oak cores. We’ve made subtle changes to the Dervish since then (cutout and keyhole modiﬁcations and graphics), but it’s now time to change it up in a more signiﬁcant fashion. We’ve learned a lot about compound contouring in the last few years (as seen on the Tan Tien) and felt it was time to step up and rethink the Dervish.

Name & Graphic

Sama is the Suﬁ ceremony focusing on active meditation as a tool for the individual’s spiritual journey. The origin of this practice is credited to Rumi, a

poet and founder of the Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes. Through Sama, the individual aims to ascend from the conﬁnes of thought to attain heightened maturity, perfection, and closeness to God. For this board’s graphic we continue to explore the whirling dervish theme, although this time in a more abstract form. The artwork was created by Diana Gracida of Nana Studios.

Width

For the width we explored many different width and shape options while prototyping the Dervish Sama. We came to the realization that there is no “right” answer and that there’s an inherent tension between stability and liveliness. Using sophisticated (for us) design software and curvature calculations, we extensively tested various different widths and subtle changes to the deck shape. We then collectively decided that this new 9” wide shape (the

old Dervish was 8.5” with a different neck curvature) provided a satisfactory balance of comfort, edge control, and responsiveness.

Concave

The Dervish Sama also received a more pronounced concave proﬁ le, which is further augmented by the increased deck width. The result is improved edge feel for turn initiation and extra control while sliding.

Nose & Tail Kicks

To keep up with the current calibre of freestyle riding, we gave the Dervish the most tasteful of nosejobs. After testing several new shapes and sizes, we lengthened the tips for additional leverage, widened the neck to increase durability and ensure a consistent ﬂex pattern through the entire deck, and added subtle kicks to increase pop and to lock your feet in. The kicks are reinforced with an extra layer of ﬁ breglass for added stiffness and durability.

GripTape

A six-piece symmetrical griptape pattern was designed with performance and elegance in mind. The two sections at the kicks use an aggressive, rougher-grit grip to provide enhanced control and security for manuals and freestyle tricks. The four middle sections use a milder, ﬁner-grit grip (comparable to street skate grip) to facilitate dancing and footwork manoeuvres. The segmented design yields functional coverage without interfering with the board’s ﬂex pattern.

Camber

The Dervish Sama’s versatility lends it to many disciplines, but at its heart lies a deeply rooted passion for carving. The cambered platform and weight-tailored ﬂ ex pattern work together synergistically to provide a lively, ﬂowing ride. Press your weight into a turn to preload the deck’s curvature; unweight as you ﬁnish the carve and feel the board snap back with positive energy return.

Flex

Modiﬁcations to the width, concave, and thickness of the deck also resulted in a new overall feel to the ride. The ﬂex pattern remains very consistent throughout the entire length of the deck and is also much more damp, tight, and controllable. The Dervish Sama gave us an opportunity to re-examine our current ﬂex options. We found that even on the softest ﬂex Dervish (ﬂ ex 2), it was difﬁcult for riders weighing less than 140 lbs to generate enough force to fully engage the deck’s ﬂex during normal riding. The introduction of a third, even softer ﬂex allows lighter riders to more easily “play” with the cambered standing platform as they pump and carve, achieving a much more lively and comfortable riding experience. A softer ﬂex rating will give you more control and tighter turns at slower speeds and make it easier to slide, but tends to lose stability at higher speeds. A stiffer ﬂex provides more energy potential, is more stable at higher speeds, and holds up better to hard landings, but will not be as forgiving and lively when cruising.

Construction

A vertically laminated bamboo core is sandwiched between layers of triaxial ﬁbreglass and a bamboo bottom veneer. The deck is pressed with concave and cambered curvatures to create a lively, responsive ride with high energy return. Localized ﬁbreglass reinforcement at the nose and tail kicks (spanning neck to tip) ensures strength under hard riding.

Design Process & Overview

Our design team faced a unique challenge: the Dervish is a board that we continue to enjoy riding and encourage others to share in this experience, so how do we enhance the features of the original board and at the same time increase its versatility? After brainstorming ﬂex patterns, durability, construction and most importantly performance, we arrived at a multifaceted goal: to enhance edge control, lively response and carving; to increase trick potential (with the added beneﬁt of durability), to increase concave with subtle adjustments to the camber, and to make the board more accessible by expanding our ﬂex ranges. The Dervish Sama, through intensive back-and-forth within digital environments and physical prototyping, serves up a platter of carving and freeride goodness. We’re stoked on the continuing reﬁnement of our design processes and how what we’ve learned from the development of the Dervish Sama in particular (regarding methods of communication, prototyping, and testing procedures) will impact our ability to continue exploring the boundaries of skateboard design. More importantly, we’re stoked on this board and excited to share it with all those who are gonna enjoy it.

Set Ups

We recommend 180mm or 10” trucks (Paris, Bear, Gullwing Charger, Navigator, etc.) for the Dervish Sama. This board is designed to accommodate 75mm wheels without wheelbite. A wider race style wheel is ideal for maintaining roll speed and traction through hard carves, while a 70-75mm freeride wheel will provide a well rounded balance of grip and drift for a more slide-friendly riding style. Riders leaning towards freestyle and aggressive freeriding may prefer a lighter and/or smaller wheel in the 70mm+ range.

Environment Suitability

Steeps

Hills

Parking

Round Town

Banks & Big Bowls

Specifications

Length: 42.8"

Wheelbase: 31.5"

Weight

Deck Only: 1.4 Kg's

Complete: 3.2 Kg's

Profile: Drop Through

Flex Options

Flex 3: 75 - 150 lbs (35 to 68 Kgs)

Flex 2: 100 - 185 lbs (45 to 84 Kgs)

Flex 1: 170 - 250 lbs (75 to 114 Kgs)

Set-up Options

To compliment your riding style Loaded is available in a number of set up options for the ultimate customised ride as well as decks which are graded for rider weight and performance.

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Delivery

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Please read the below information regarding your delivery. If you have any questions regarding delivery please don’t hesitate to contact us on either 01215011111 or sales@skatehut.co.uk.

Delivery Options Explained

Below is a breakdown of the delivery options we offer.

Economy Delivery (3-5 Days) - See Chart Below For Cost

When ordered before 3pm your order will be dispatched via Economy Delivery. This is a tracked service so you can check your delivery is on the way. This would usually be within 2 days, inclusive of Saturdays. Please allow up to 5 days for delivery. Orders placed after 3pm will be dispatched on the next working day.

Interlink Next Working Day Delivery - See Chart Below For Cost

When ordered before 7pm your order will be dispatched on via Interlink. This is a tracked service so you can check the progress of your package. On the day of delivery you will also receive a text/email notifying you of an estimated hour delivery window. This does not include Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays. This service is only available for UK Mainland customers.

Interlink Saturday Delivery - £9.95

When ordered before 7pm on Friday your order will be dispatched via Interlink. This is a tracked service so you can check on the progress of your package. You will also receive a text/email notifying you of dispatch and an estimated hour delivery window. This service is only available for UK Mainland customers.

Interlink Sunday Delivery - £5.99

When ordered before 3pm on Saturday your order will be dispatched via Interlink. This is a tracked service so you can check on the progress of your package. You will also receive a text/email notifying you of dispatch and an estimated hour delivery window. This service is only available for UK Mainland customers.

Channel Islands (2-3 Days) - £9.95

This option is for customers from the Channel Islands. If ordered before 7pm your order will be dispatched on the same day via Hermes tracked service. This will take 2-3 days for delivery.

Eire and Northern Ireland (2 Days) - £4.95

This option is for customer in Ireland and Northern Ireland. If ordered before 7pm your items will be dispatched on the same day via Interlink. This is a tracked service so you can check the progress of your delivery. This service typically takes 2 days.

Unfortunately we cannot offer next day service to the following UK Postcodes;

If you reside within one of the above postcodes your delivery options will automatically be presented when checking out.

Delivery Costs

UK Mainland Deliveries

Order Value Under £20

Order Value £20 - £50

Order Value £50 - £75

Order Value Over £75

Royal Mail Delivery - £1.95

Economy Delivery - FREE

Economy Delivery - FREE

Interlink Next Day - FREE

Economy Delivery - £2.95

Interlink Next Day - £3.95

Interlink Next Day - £2.95

Interlink Saturday - £9.95

Interlink Next Day - £4.95

Interlink Saturday - £9.95

Interlink Saturday - £9.95

Interlink Sunday - £5.99

Interlink Sunday - £5.99

Interlink Sunday - £5.99

International Deliveries

DPD Europe

(2-4 Days)

Delivery of Heelys is FREE to the countries below.

Orders under £30 £9.95

Orders over £30 £4.95

DPD Europe Zone 2 - £14.95

(3-5 Days)

DPD Europe Zone 3 - £24.95

(4-6 Days)

Rest of World - £29.95

(5-7 Days)

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Spain

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Please note Skate Hut Ltd is not responsible for any duty or import charges for goods shipped. Please check with the customs in your country regarding any charges that may occur from purchasing goods from overseas.

The orders will be sent via Interlink Air and the Prices quoted above is for packages up to 5kg. If your order is over 5kg we may contact you to take extra payment for carriage.

If your country is not listed above please email sales@skatehut.co.uk and we will be able to provide a quote for delivery.

USA Delivery

Deliveries to the USA are NEXT DAY providing they are ordered before 12 Noon (GMT), however on some occasions packages can be held at customs, this can typically take 2-3 days to clear and cannot be prevented, therefore Skate Hut can't be held responsible if this happens.

Items under 2 Kg and of a smaller size typically cost £12 to deliver

Items of a larger size and weight can be £20 upwards

All delivery costs are present at the 'My Basket' screen once the shipping destination is chosen, before any money is taken.

Please be aware with abnormally heavy or Bulky items a Skate Hut representative may contact you before shipment if this transaction cannot be performed.

The small print

The service is next WORKING day (provided you order before 7pm) and will require someone to sign for the goods. Please note next working day delivery does not include Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays.

Please note for UK Next Working Day Service if you place an order between 7pm on a Thursday and 3pm on a Sunday your order will be dispatched for delivery on Monday unless Saturday delivery option is selected at checkout. Orders placed after 3pm on Sunday will be dispatched on Monday for delivery on Tuesday.

Saturday delivery is available for orders placed before 7pm on Friday as long as Saturday Delivery is selected at checkout. If you request that the package is left somewhere without a signature, this will only be done at the discretion of the delivery driver. If you do request an item is left without a signature, you assume responsibility for any loss or damage to the package.

Post and Economy orders placed after 3pm will be dispatched on the next working day.

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If for any reason there is a delay in shipping your order a Skate Hut representative will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of any issue.